IIT-G explores enzyme’s efficacy to produce biofuel

Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have studied the efficacy of a specific multifunctional enzyme that can break down woody biomass for conversion to bioethanol fuel. The researchers have reported that the bacterial endoglucanase enzyme, RfGH5_4 derived from a bacterium called Ruminococcus flavefaciens, can break down woody bio-matter into a simple sugar that

ANA to collaborate with JOIN for SAF

All Nippon Airways and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mutually cooperate on initiatives aimed at manufacturing and procuring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) overseas. Based on this MOU, ANA will provide advice and other support to JOIN’s SAF projects overseas, based on its experience and

Increasing ethanol price made from damaged grains under consideration

The government may consider increasing the price of ethanol made from damaged foodgrains by 2-3 rupees per ltr. Currently, the price at which oil marketing companies buy ethanol made from damaged foodgrains has been fixed at 52.92 rupees per ltr. The move is necessary as input and transportation cost of damaged foodgrains has increased due

VistaJet joins hand with AEG Fuels for SAF

VistaJet announced an agreement with AEG Fuels to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced by OMV at Vienna International Airport. The agreement accelerates VistaJet’s journey to carbon neutrality by 2025. VistaJet’s commitment to replace over 200,000 USG of conventional jet fuel consumption with a blended SAF is expected to generate over 165,000 kg of CO2

Mixing water with biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Using biodiesel to run truck engines can help reduce automotive greenhouse gas emissions, but the problem is that biodiesel releases more nitrogen oxide emissions than fossil diesel does. It further has a lower calorific value, which means you need more of it in your tank. Scientists say mixing water with biodiesel addresses these problems. You

Researchers improve catalyst for ethanol conversion

RUDN University chemists have improved the catalyst for ethanol conversion. With it, a mixture of compounds with a high-octane number was obtained. This was achieved thanks to a special substrate for the activated carbon catalyst. In the future, such developments will help to obtain more environmentally friendly fuel additives and thus reduce the carbon footprint.

Al-Shawamikh receives environmentally friendly bio-fuel

Al-Shawamikh Oil Services received the first batch of environmentally friendly bio-fuel (bio-diesel) from Wakud International, the first bio-fuel production plant in Oman, located in Khazaen Economic City.  The bio-diesel will be used by al-Shawamikh Company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve zero carbon neutrality.   Oman has recently inaugurated the Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO)

Petrol with a blend of 20% ethanol to be introduced soon in India

After achieving the target to sell petrol doped with 10 per cent ethanol, India will in the next couple of days start experimental supplies of 20 per biofuel mixed petrol, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. Speaking at the ‘Dance to Decarbonise’ – the first public awareness event in the run-up to India Energy Week

Nippon Cargo Airlines to use Neste MY SAF

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for several cargo flights in November and December 2022. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is supplied by Neste at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. The flights with SAF are a result of NCA’s commitment to making consistent efforts to

GST on biofuel down to 5% in India

The GST Council has made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates, measures for facilitation of trade and measures for streamlining compliances in GST. As per the Council recommendations, GST on husk of pulses reduced to nil from five per cent. Besides, the Council also recommended reduction of GST on Ethyl alcohol or